23rd Annual Pre-Conference Of Library And Research Services For Parliaments
15th – 17th August 2007, South African Parliament, Cape Town

Theme: Innovation and Creativity in Parliamentary Libraries and Research Services – Development Through Learning

Programme - Day 1: Wednesday, 15th  August 2007

Morning Session - Chair: Mrs Lulama Matyolo-Dube
08h30 - 09h00
  • Registration and Tea / Coffee
09h00 - 09h45 09h45 - 10h00 Opening Ceremony

  • Welcome Address by the Speaker of the National Assembly: Honourable Ms Mbete
  • Opening Address by the Secretary of Parliament: Mr. Zingile Dingani
  • Congratulatory Remarks by Section Chairperson: Ms Donna Scheeder
  • Introduction of delegates
10h00 - 10h30
  • Tea / Coffee

Morning Session - Continued
10h30 - 11h15
11h15 - 11h45 11h45 - 12h30
Presentation By National Assembly And National Council Of Provinces Members Of Parliament

  • Mr. Jeremy Cronin – National Assembly
  • Mrs Ntombizodwa Vilakazi - National Council of Provinces
  • Parliamentary Services – Introduction to Legislation and Oversight – Mrs. Nomonde Keswa: Divisional Manager
  • Enhanced Support to Parliamentary Committees by Library and Research Units – Dr Leon Gabriel: ISS Manager
12h30 - 13h15
  • Lunch

Afternoon Session - Chair: Ms Carmine Rustin
13h15 - 14h30 14h30 - 14h45 Library And Research Services In Parliament

  • From legislation to oversight: Implications for the Research Unit – Ms Nadia Dollie & Ms Mbali Ndumo
  • Exploring Information Repackaging at the Library & Information Unit – Mr Bertie Van Eck & Mrs. Mariam Stuurman
  • Photograph of delegates
14h45 - 15h00
  • Tea / Coffee break
15h00 - 16h00
  • Guided tour of Parliament and Library


Programme - Day 2: Thursday, 16th  August 2007
(Innovative Services Day)

Morning Session - Chair: 
08h30 - 09h00
  • Delegates arrive in Parliament: Tea and Coffee
09h00 - 10h45
  • Intranet & Websites for Parliaments: What’s next?
10h45 - 11h00
  • Tea and Coffee
11h00 - 12h30
  • Innovations in African Parliamentary Libraries and Research Services
12h30 - 13h15
  • Lunch

Afternoon Session - Chair:
13h15 - 14h45
  • Innovations in American Parliamentary Libraries and Research Services
14h45 - 15h00
  • Tea / Coffee
15h00 - 16h30
  • Innovations in European and Asian Parliamentary Libraries and Research Services

Programme - Day 3: Friday, 17th  August 2007
(Networking and Co-operation Day)

Morning Session - Chair: 
08h30 - 09h00
  • Delegates arrive in Parliament: Tea and Coffee
09h00 - 10h15
  • Networking and Co-operation between National Parliaments and Legislatures: United Nation/The Global Centre for Information Technology in Parliaments – Mr. Gherardo Casini
10h15 - 10h30
  • Tea and Coffee
10h30 - 16h30
  • Buses leave to the harbour for the Robben Island Meseum tour




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